Ellington named breakout player by Athlon

by TigerNet Staff - Tuesday, August 2, 2011 9:55 AM

Andre Ellington
Pos: RB Height: 5-10 Weight: 195 Hometown: Moncks Corner, SC (Berkeley HS) Years Played: 2008 - 2012

According to Athlon Sports, these players may have started at some point in their career, but have yet to become a name familiar with all college football fans.

Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
Running Back
#23 5-10, 190
Moncks Corner, SC
View Full Profile, RB, Clemson – Ellington was well on his way to a 1,000-yard season last year, but a toe injury limited him to only nine games. The junior rushed for 686 yards and 10 scores last season, which included 140 yards and a touchdown in a 27-24 loss to Auburn. As long as Ellington can stay healthy, he should be the focal point of the Clemson offense. The junior averaged nearly six yards a carry last season and can repeat that success with four starters returning on the offensive line. Expect Ellington to easily top 1,000 yards this year.